Pershing High School Bid Pack 2C- Signage and Final Cleaning

The Detroit Public Schools Community District, in partnership with Gilbane Building Company, is soliciting qualified trade contractors to provide signage installation and final cleaning services for the new Pershing High School campus. The work includes design‑review, fabrication, and installation of exterior and interior signage, as well as comprehensive post‑construction cleaning to achieve a “turn‑key” ready facility. Bidders must attend an optional virtual pre‑bid meeting and an on‑site walk‑through on October 8, 2026, submit questions by October 13, and deliver full bids by October 22, 2026 via Building Connected. Successful contractors will be required to furnish a 5 % bid bond, performance and payment bonds (if bid ≥ $50 k), and meet Michigan prevailing‑wage and extensive safety, insurance, and bonding requirements. The contract is expected to be awarded in December 2026, with work commencing February 2027 and substantial completion by June 28 2027. • Scope: Signage design, fabrication, installation (exterior & interior) and final cleaning of the school facility. • Bid submission: Electronic only via Building Connected; no fax or email bids accepted. • Mandatory documents: Bid bond (5 % of bid), insurance certificates, sworn disclosure of any conflicts of interest. • Pre‑bid: Virtual meeting (Oct 8 1 PM) and site walk‑through (Oct 8 3 PM) – strongly encouraged but not required. • Schedule: Award Dec 2026, start Feb 2027, finish June 28 2027 (≈5 months). • Compliance: Michigan Prevailing Wage Act, safety plans, drug testing, background checks, Iran sanctions certification, etc.